What happened: Los Angeles dropped its openers to Arizona and Las Vegas, including a 26-14 loss to the Raiders. Five of the next seven come on the road.
Why it matters: An 0-2 start already cedes ground in the AFC West standings. A losing run through that road-heavy stretch narrows the postseason path before November.
By the numbers: Record: 0-2; last result: Raiders 26, Chargers 14; next 7 games: 5 road, 2 home.
What to watch: Los Angeles opens the stretch at Buffalo.